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    GlossaryGooseberry

    small, round fruit used in hair care for its benefits

    Gooseberry refers to a small, round fruit that grows on shrubs belonging to the genus Ribes. In the context of hair and alopecia, "gooseberry" often refers to the Indian gooseberry, or Amla (Phyllanthus emblica), which is renowned for its high vitamin C content and antioxidant properties. Amla is frequently used in traditional medicine and hair care products to promote hair growth, strengthen hair follicles, and prevent hair loss.

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      community Nuclear Stack Ineffective: Oral DUT/FIN/MIN/RU - NAFLD?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced severe hair shedding despite using oral finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and RU58841, and was diagnosed with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). They are considering switching to topical treatments due to the ineffectiveness of their current regimen.

      community Started Finasteride + Derma rolling

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user started finasteride and derma rolling for hair loss, later switching to wet cupping therapy. They experienced initial shedding but reported thicker, healthier hair over time, using natural hair wash methods like Amla, Reetha, and Shikakai.

      community Any sources on Geranium sibiricum extract?

      in Product 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses the use of Minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss and explores the potential of Geranium sibiricum extract as a safer alternative. It highlights the difficulty in finding this specific extract and suggests considering other plants with similar compounds, like Indian gooseberry.

      community Topical solution recommendation

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is using finasteride 1mg every other day and seeks a topical solution excluding minoxidil. They are considering various combinations of ingredients like finasteride, dutasteride, and tofacitinib, with options for nourishing oils and other additives.